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Large 18thc Country Treen Mortar and Pestle
Mike Melody Antiques
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Large 18thc Country Treen Mortar and Pestle

19th century
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From a large collection of treen we are selling a large 18thc country sycamore mortar and pestle . In completely original condition( appears never to have been waxed) .18cms h ,33cms h with pestle this rural piece of treen dates from around 1800 could be earlier.

No damage or repair.

Looks great in a rural setting

UK postage included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Mortar Pestle to the 1800s.

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From a large collection of treen we are selling a large 18thc country sycamore mortar and pestle . In completely original condition( appears never to have been waxed) .18cms h ,33cms h with pestle this rural piece of treen dates from around 1800 could be earlier.

No damage or repair.

Looks great in a rural setting

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Treen Mortar Pestle to the 1800s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings.
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Archive I An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings.

LARGE 18THC COUNTRY TREEN MORTAR AND PESTLE

Archive II An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings. View II
Archive III An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings.
Archive V An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings. View VI
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings.
LARGE 18THC COUNTRY TREEN MORTAR AND PESTLE
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An 18th-century turned wooden mortar with a matching pestle showing hand-carved decorative outer rings.
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Treen refers to small, handmade utilitarian household objects made entirely from wood. In the 18th century, wooden mortars and pestles were essential kitchen and apothecary tools used for crushing spices, herbs, and medicinal compounds prior to mass production.

Woodturners selected dense, close-grained hardwoods such as beech, boxwood, oak, or lignum vitae. These dense timbers withstood constant impact without splitting and prevented absorption of oils and juices.

Genuine period treen shows signs of hand-turning, faint tool marks, and natural timber movement or shrinkage over time. Authentic pieces display uneven wear patterns on the interior, softened edges, and deep, unvarnished patination.

These historical wooden vessels act as tactile decorative elements on a kitchen island, sideboard, or open shelf. Grouping treen alongside neutral ceramics or stone accents brings organic warmth and historical texture to modern spaces.

Maintain treen by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying beeswax sparingly to feed the wood grain. Keep the item away from moisture, direct sunlight, and dry radiator heat to avoid warping or cracking.
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